Comparison Console
Nitecore MH25 Pro vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 146% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.95Cheapest
US$119.99Most expensive
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Lightest
Length
153.6 mm (6.05 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
124300 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
705 m (2313 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
15840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore NL2153HP 5300mAh included)
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorsSearch & rescueLaw enforcement
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 3300 lumensLong beam distance up to 705 metersDurable IP68 rated waterproof and impact-resistant designVersatile modes including tactical and daily modeUSB-C charging convenience with included high-capacity battery
Excellent build quality and finishInnovative 3-in-1 designGood brightness and beam qualityIntuitive interface with selector dialLong runtimes on lower modesMagnetic USB rechargeable batteryComfortable to hold and carry
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is relatively short (30 minutes)Heavy without battery installedComplex mode selection may require learning curve
Functions may not suit all EDC users due to eclectic mixShortcut for lockout mode could be improvedSlightly expensive compared to simpler flashlightsSimilar to Arkfeld Pro model with modest differences
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